Additional Name(s): Sergey Alekseyevich Tyurin, Тюрин Сергей Алексеевич
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Russia
Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Date of Detainment: March/23/2022
Date of Release: January/23/2023
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity Religious Belief
Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism
Sergey Tyurin was detained for his religious belief and activity.
On March 23, 2022, authorities in Balakovo arrested several Jehovah's Witnesses, including Tyurin, in relation to their religious activities. Prior to their arrests, they were being investigated for organizing and participating in extremist activities.
On January 23, 2023, Tyurin was released from prison.
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